Israeli, EU Officials Condemn Politician Over Taking Down of Israeli Flag at October 7 Tribute

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Rima Hassan acknowledged removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial at the European Parliament, saying the EU flag fell as a result. Her office said the action was meant to protest Israel's 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza, not the victims' memory

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European politicians denounced European Parliament Member Rima Hassan after she was accused of knocking down Israeli

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Rima Hassan acknowledged removing an Israeli flag from an October 7 memorial at the European Parliament, saying the EU flag fell as a result. Her office said the action was meant to protest Israel's 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza, not the victims' memory

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European politicians denounced European Parliament Member Rima Hassan after she was accused of knocking down Israeli

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